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Brazilian Folk Shrine, Late 19th to Early 20th Century – Ceará Region
$5,380
£3,999.42
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A$8,401.10
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Brazilian Folk Shrine, Late 19th to Early 20th Century – Ceará Region
This extraordinary devotional shrine, measuring 119 cm in height by 86 cm in width, is a rare and evocative example of Northeastern Brazilian folk art from the late 19th to early 20th century, most likely originating from the Ceará region or its surroundings. Carved in wood with a naïve architectural silhouette echoing a rural chapel, it features two flanking towers and a gable topped by a hand-carved dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit.
The painted decoration is where its charm and authenticity truly unfold. Opening its double doors reveals vivid floral arrangements housed in blue urns, rendered in spontaneous, intuitive brushwork. On one panel, a stylized dragon or serpent creature suggests protective or apotropaic symbolism—a rare and fascinating motif in devotional folk furniture. The palette, dominated by blues, reds, and greens, has aged into a soft patina that speaks to over a century of faithful use.
The reverse and interior exhibit raw, hand-hewn boards with visible wear and aging, reinforcing its vernacular origins. It likely served as a home altar or devotional retable, and would once have housed saints or ex-votos central to family rituals.
A piece of genuine Northeastern Brazilian soul, this shrine embodies the fusion of faith, rural creativity, and symbolic imagination that define the region’s sacred art. Ideal for collectors of Latin American folk traditions or those seeking a singular, emotive piece of cultural memory.
- Dimensions:Height: 46.86 in (119 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rio De Janeiro, BR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9400245642352
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